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Billboard’s latest publication reveals their World Albums chart for the week ending on January 10th!
Stray Kids maintained their firm hold over the World Albums chart this week, with their albums “DO IT” and “KARMA” securing the top two spots. “DO IT” made an impressive return to the top 20 of the Billboard 200 in its sixth consecutive week on the chart, while “KARMA” set a new record as Stray Kids’ longest-charting album on the Billboard 200.
The dominance of Stray Kids was further solidified with a total of six entries from their discography on the World Albums chart this week. “合 (HOP)” stayed resolute at No. 5 in its 55th week, “ATE” rose to No. 13 in its 76th week, “★★★★★ (5-STAR)” nabbed No. 14 in its 68th week, and “ROCK-STAR” climbed to No. 20 in its 54th week.
Moving on, ENHYPEN’s “DESIRE: UNLEASH” maintained its position at No. 4 in its 31st week on the World Albums chart, while their 2024 release “ROMANCE: UNTOLD” made a resurgence to No. 19 in its 77th week.
Additionally, ILLIT’s “bomb” ascended to No. 6 in its 28th week on the World Albums chart, further solidifying the presence of talented musicians across the chart.
The World Albums chart also welcomed BOYNEXTDOOR’s “The Action” ascending to No. 7 in its 10th week, and CORTIS’s “COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES” securing the No. 8 spot in its 17th week.
BTS’s anthology album “Proof” from 2022 climbed to No. 9 in its remarkable 186th week on the chart, closely followed by TXT’s “The Star Chapter: TOGETHER” at No. 10 in its 24th week.
ZEROBASEONE’s “NEVER SAY NEVER” rose to No. 15 in its 13th week, and NewJeans’ “Get Up” secured No. 16 in its 121st week on the chart.
Closing the top 20 ranks are TXT’s Yeonjun with his solo mini album “NO LABELS: PART 01” at No. 17 in its eighth week, and BTS’s Jimin with “MUSE” at No. 18 in its 76th week on the World Albums chart.
Congratulations to all the talented artists who have made notable entries on the prestigious World Albums chart! It’s a testament to their dedication and passion for music that they have garnered such recognition.
Music enthusiasts can delve deeper into the industry by exploring BTS’s compelling docu-series “BREAK THE SILENCE,” charting their remarkable journey. Alternatively, fans can check out TXT and ZEROBASEONE showcased on “Idol Festa Attack” for a delightful music experience.
The Billboard World Albums chart continues to be a testament to the diverse and noteworthy music offerings from globally renowned musicians, solidifying the industry’s vibrancy and creativity. Artists across various genres bring their unique flair to the global music scene, captivating audiences worldwide and leaving a lasting impact with each track they produce.